NEAR FIELDS OF A LOGAEPERIODIC DIPOLE ANTENNA: NEC MODELLING AND COMPARISON WITH MEASUREMENTS

Abstract

Experiences of modelling a log-periodic antenna (tapered transmission line type) using NEC are reported. The antenna is required as a component of a near-field EMC test range, and hence computation of the near fields was the primary objective although some discussion of impedance is presented. Measurements of the near field of the real antenna were undertaken on a planar measurement range having the ability to scan planes at varying distances from the antenna. The measurements show good agreement with the predictions of NEC. [Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 122-130 (1987)]